Licensed Practical Nurse, Days- Supervised Consumption Site
George Spady Society
The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
The George Spady Society has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to join our Supervised Consumption Service (SCS) team on a permanent full-time basis for day shifts. The SCS LPN reports to the SCS Manager and works in collaboration with the frontline team.
With the assistance of Registered Nurse and Support Workers, the LPN will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other healthcare and service providers to deliver a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to care. The role includes providing comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and referrals, delivery of harm reduction supplies, supervised consumption clinical interventions and education, take home naloxone distribution, sexual health and other health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. Other duties may include immunizations, distribution of safer sex and drug use supplies, and basic wound care.
- Complete pre-injection, post-injection assessments and monitors individuals’ health for the duration of the SCS visit.
- In collaboration with the Registered Nurse (George Spady Society location only), responds to overdose and other emergency requirements, when necessary (e.g. naloxone, oxygen, ventilation, CPR), as per established protocols.
- Works collaboratively with individuals, health care professionals and community services in the identification and resolution of health issues and integration of care, making referrals to other service providers as appropriate.
- Provides case management/coordination of care to SCS individuals, as required.
- Provides basic abscess and wound care related to injection drug use, blood-borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections (BBPSTI), pregnancy testing and immunizations, and discusses and addresses other emerging medical issues as required.
- Using a harm reduction approach provides education on overdose prevention, safer injection techniques, substance use, sexual health, and other high-risk behaviors.
- Assists management with policy development, research and evaluation, and quality improvement.
- Maintains standards of nursing practice and develops professional competence through training and educational opportunities, as required by the employer and regulatory body.
- With the support of other team members, ensures that every individual involved in activities with illicit substances complies with the exemption requirements, in accordance with Health Canada’s terms and conditions.
- Provides an ongoing commitment to individuals within the SCS and continuously strives for the most effective and appropriate delivery of care.
Position Qualifications
- A minimum of a diploma in Nursing, with 3 to 5 years of experience providing health services to clients
- Good standing in registration with regulatory bodies, as appropriate
- Strong understanding of health and mental health resources in the community and an ability to develop and foster community links and networks aligned with community health integration
- Familiarity with and supportive of harm reduction, Housing First and recovery practice
- Knowledge of trauma-informed service provision approaches and best practice
- Able to use their own vehicle and purchase a minimum of $2 million in liability coverage
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- Ability to travel to meetings and appointments
- Ability to work as a respectful and engaged member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated level of maturity, including ability to work in an independent and ethical manner respecting staff and client confidentiality
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Hours of Work: 12-hour day shifts, 4 on 4 off with short day shift when on Wednesday. Including weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employer: George Spady Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and enriches our work and is essential to our operational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application should you wish to. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Pay: From $59,227.58 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Recovery best practices and principles?
Education:
Licence/Certification:
- LPN Practice Permit (required)
- Registration with the CLPNA (required)
- Driver's License (preferred)
- BLS (required)
- current Police with Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
Work Location: In person
